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Early on in the season finale of Sunday night’s (May 23) episode of “American Idol,” judge Luke Bryan informed fellow country singer Chayce Beckham he earned the ultimate prize: a chance for the two of them to go fishing.

“Win or lose, we’re going bass fishing,” Bryan said.

Those plans are now on hold, as the 24-year old Apple Valley, California resident was crowned the show’s 2021 victor.

“Your world is about to change,” judge Katy Perry told the now former forklift driver, who’ll release music via BMG and is Nashville bound.

Beckham was an early favorite in auditions after wowing the judges with a performance of ‘What Brings Life Also Kills” by Kolton Moore and the Clever Few, prompting Perry to remark he sounded like “the heart of America.”

Throughout the competition, Bryan repeatedly emphasized how “cool” Beckham was on stage, at one point going so far...

Heading into Sunday’s final episode of “American Idol” Season 19, Grace Kinstler was the odds-on favorite to win. This 20-year-old soul singer from Illinois was eliminated midway through the three-hour finale when Chayce Beckham and Willie Spence both advanced to the Top 2 based on America’s live coast-to-coast votes. “Let us hear it for this amazing woman on our stage,” said host Ryan Seacrest as the audience could be heard gasping.

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The three judges — Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie — appeared gobsmacked at the results of the vote. When the reality TV show returned from a commercial break, Ryan checked in with them at the judges’ table. “I am in shock,” Lionel proclaimed. “I don’t know what I was expecting, but to lose any of those three is ridiculous.”

Grace performed three tunes during the first hour of the show,...

The “American Idol” finale on Sunday, May 23 will be packed with music. ABC is setting aside three hours of primetime programming to crown the season 19 champion. No surprise that the Top 3 — Chayce Beckham, Grace Kinstler and Willie Spence — will be front and center for much of the show, singing for America’s votes. But many of their rivals will return to sing with some of music’s hottest acts.

Scroll down for our “American Idol” finale preview, including the names of the celebrities, songs and contestant partners for the May 23 final.

The Top 3 will sing tunes tied to three different themes: hometown visits, favorite moments and judges choices. In addition, the Top 3 will perform “Can’t Hold Us” with Macklemore and a duet with a celebrity. After taking a look at their song list, be sure to vote in our poll as to who you think will win season 19 of “American Idol.

Ahead of Sunday’s Top 4 episode of “American Idol,” Season 19 front-runner Grace Kinstler has just released her new single, “Love Someone.” This 20-year-old college student from Lakewood, Il has been predicted to win the crown for much of this season, according to Gold Derby’s racetrack odds. Listen to Grace’s love ballad below, which is giving us major Kelly Clarkson vibes, aka the powerhouse vocalist who won “Idol” back in Season 1. (See the show’s winner list.)

“When you love somebody, love someone, you live and you learn,” Grace sings on the record. “You rise and you fall, but somehow it’s worth it all.” On the May 16 episode, the final four artists will each sing three songs live for America’s vote: their winner’s single, a personal song choice and a song mentored by special guest star Finneas. “Love Someone” is Grace’s winner’s single.

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Ever since Gold Derby opened its “American Idol” predictions center in mid-April, Grace Kinstler and Willie Spence have appeared in either the first or second positions on our winner’s chart. They keep flip-flopping week to week as more readers make their predictions. Well, Grace is now back on top as the front-runner to win after her “Into The Unknown” cover on Disney night (watch above). Her powerful rendition of the “Frozen 2” song ended the show last weekend and earned raves from the judges. If these current predictions hold, that means Grace will receive the coveted confetti shower when the Season 19 finale airs May 23.

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This 20-year-old college student from Lakewood, Il went viral with her original audition of “Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin. Grace easily received a golden ticket to Hollywood Week, where she took on “10 Seconds” for the genre challenge,...

Three days after American Idol unceremoniously dropped three fan favorites from its ever-shrinking group of Season 19 finalists, the show is finally giving them a chance to say goodbye.

Deshawn Goncalves, Cassandra Coleman and Alyssa Wray appear in a new “farewell” video, which was clearly filmed moments after the contestants’ live eliminations on Sunday.

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“American Idol” fans are still in shock over Alyssa Wray being eliminated during Sunday’s Top 10 episode. In our recent poll that asked viewers to name who was most robbed of a spot in the Top 7, this 18-year-old from Perryville, Kentucky topped the list with 52%. The other two eliminees — Deshawn Goncalves and Cassandra Coleman — were essentially tied for second place. Do you agree or disagree with your fellow “Idol” watchers? Sound off down in the comments section.

Here’s a closer look at the fans’ poll results for who was most robbed on Disney night:

52% — Alyssa Wray

25% — Deshawn Goncalves

23% — Cassandra Coleman

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Alyssa originally chose “I Am Changing” by “Idol’s” Jennifer Hudson as her audition song. After Hollywood Week, she took on “I’m Here” (showstopper round), “Something in the Water” (Top 24 solo), “I’m Your Baby Tonight” (Top 24 duet with...

For fans of Alyssa Wray, Cassandra Coleman and Deshawn Goncalves, Sunday’s episode of “American Idol” was a gut-punch. These three talented singers were eliminated during the Top 10 Disney episode, leaving only the Top 7 still in the competition. Despite their strong performances, Alyssa, Cassandra and Deshawn were sent home by America’s live coast-to-coast voting. Did viewers make a mistake? If so, which “American Idol” eliminated singer was most robbed of a shot of making it into next week’s Coldplay-inspired episode? Vote in our poll below.

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Alyssa Wray, 18 years old from Perryville, Kentucky, originally chose “I Am Changing” by “Idol’s” Jennifer Hudson as her audition song. After Hollywood Week, she took on “I’m Here” (showstopper round), “Something in the Water” (Top 24 solo), “I’m Your Baby Tonight” (Top 24 duet with Katharine McPhee), “Killing...

The sweet sounds of synergy filled the American Idol studio on Sunday as this season’s Top 9 (plus one!) performed classic entries from the Disney songbook.

But first, one returning finalist from last season was given a proper wish-upon-a-star moment, as Ryan Seacrest revealed that America voted Arthur Gunn (aka last season’s runner-up) back into the game. And just like that, we were back to a Top 10.

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Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is taking on the role of mentor next week on “American Idol,” Variety has confirmed.

Martin is set to mentor the current “American Idol” contestants on May 9, which is the singing competition’s Mother’s Day episode. The remaining finalists will prepare and perform two songs for the episode: one of their choosing dedicated to a loved one in their life in honor of Mother’s Day, and a song from Coldplay’s discography. Martin will mentor each contestant during the process of preparing for the Coldplay-themed portion of the night.

Coldplay will also perform its upcoming single, “Higher Power,” during the episode in the song’s live debut. “Higher Power” is set to release on May 7 and will mark the band’s first release since “Flags,” a bonus track from the 2019 album, “Everyday Life.”...

Want to know how to vote for your favorite artist in the “American Idol” Top 10 performing on Disney Night? Keep reading for all the details so you can help your pick make the season 19 Top 7 that will be revealed by Ryan Seacrest at the end of the episode. You’ll have to be fast because voting opens as soon the two-hour show starts live nationwide at 8 p.m. (that is 5 p.m. on the west coast) on May 2. And it ends at the final break for commercials.

You can cast up to 10 votes for an artist in each of three ways: online at AmericanIdol.com/vote; in the official app (available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play); and via text. You must be at least 16 years of age and in the U.S., Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands to vote online or in the app.

After taking a break last week for the Oscars, “American Idol” returns on Sunday, May 2 with Disney Night. The Top 10 are set to perform songs from the Disney animated classics. This two-hour show will air live nationwide on ABC and will conclude with Ryan Seacrest revealing the Top 7.

Nine of the singers on Sunday’s show were last seen as part of the Top 12 singing Oscar-nominated songs on April 18. Those lucky contestants who won enough votes from America to continue on in the competition are: Alyssa Wray, Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Cassandra Coleman, Chayce Beckham, Deshawn Goncalves, Grace Kinstler, Hunter Metts and Willie Spence. Joining them in the Top 10 will be the winner of the Comeback Special, which aired on April 19.

Below, follow along with all the action in our live blog recap of Night 16 Season 19 episode of “American Idol” and find out which three contestants were eliminated.

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“American Idol” returns on May 2 with the fan favorite Disney Night, a two-hour episode airing live coast-to-coast. We’ve done some digging and discovered the titles of the songs from the Disney animated classics that the Top 10 will perform. Scroll down for these “American Idol” Disney night spoilers.

We already know the names of nine of the contenders for the season 19 title: Alyssa Wray, Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Cassandra Coleman, Chayce Beckham, Deshawn Goncalves, Grace Kinstler, Hunter Metts and Willie Spence.

Each of these contestants was part of the Top 12 who performed Oscar-nominated songs on April 18. They won enough votes from America to continue on in the competition. Joining them in the Top 10 will be the winner of the Comeback Special, which aired on April 19.

Among those season 18 contenders hoping for a second chance is Arthur Gunn, who was named runner-up to Just Sam last May. Also in the running...

Season 19 of “American Idol” added a twist to round out the Top 10. The reality competition series showcased 10 of the season 18 contestants in a special edition on April 19. Each of them got a chance to sing one song for America’s votes. The winner of this run-off joins the rest of the Top 10 who made the cut on April 18: Alyssa Wray, Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Cassandra Coleman, Chayce Beckham, Deshawn Goncalves, Grace Kinstler, Hunter Metts and Willie Spence.

Of the 10 comeback contenders, the most likely to win is Arthur Gunn, the season 18 runner-up. He has proven he is popular with “American Idol” viewers, having lost last year’s final to Just Sam in a razor-thin vote. His strongest rivals are Louis Knight, who just missed making the Top 5 and Makayla Phillips who was unlucky enough to be ousted when the Top 11 was pared down to seven. The other contenders in...

If Gold Derby’s predictions for “American Idol” Season 19 come true, Willie Spence is about to make history as the first Black male winner since Ruben Studdard. The “velvet teddy bear” won Season 2 of the reality TV singing sensation in 2003 over Clay Aiken and is still considered one of the best champions even two decades later. However, a Black man has never made it to the finale ever since, either as the winner or the runner-up. Can Willie break that curse?

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According to our odds, which are derived from the predictions made by hundreds of “American Idol” users like You, Willie will join the show’s winners list when the finale airs in mid-May. His closest competition is Grace Kinstler, who topped our chart the first week of live shows but fell to second place after that.

“American Idol” showcased 10 of last year’s also-rans in a special episode on Monday, April 19. The winner of the audience vote held during “The Comeback” will get the last slot in the Top 10. They will join the nine contenders who were revealed by Ryan Seacrest to have made the cut from the Top 12 at the end of Sunday’s episode: Alyssa Wray, Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Cassandra Coleman, Chayce Beckham, Deshawn Goncalves, Grace Kinstler, Hunter Metts and Willie Spence.

Among these hopefuls is Arthur Gunn, who fell just short of the mark and was named runner-up to season 18 winner Just Sam last May. Also in the mix is Louis Knight, who missed making the Top 5 and Makayla Phillips who was unlucky enough to be ousted when the Top 11 was pared down to seven. The other contenders in “The Comeback” special hosted by Ryan Seacrest and airing on April 19 are all...

Season 19 of “American Idol” is giving one of the season 18 also-rans a second chance at glory. Ten of last year’s contestants compete on the April 19 episode of “American Idol” for a chance to join the Top 10. Among these hopefuls is Arthur Gunn, who fell just short of the mark and was named runner-up to season 18 winner Just Sam last May.

Also in the mix is Louis Knight, who missed making the Top 5 and Makayla Phillips who was unlucky enough to be ousted when the Top 11 was pared down to seven. The other contenders in “The Comeback” special hosted by Ryan Seacrest and airing on April 19 are all drawn from the Top 20.

The winner of the comeback will round out the Top 10. They will join these Top 12 contenders who made the cut on April 18: Alyssa Wray, Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Cassandra Coleman, Chayce Beckham, Deshawn Goncalves, Grace Kinstler, Hunter Metts and Willie Spence.

One week before the Academy Awards go down on ABC, American Idol‘s Top 12 assembled live to perform Oscar-winning songs of yesteryear.

Showing them all how it’s done was Lionel Richie, who kicked off the two-hour event with a performance of “Say You Say Me” from White Nights, for which Richie won Best Original Song at the 1986 ceremony. Click here to watch.

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“American Idol” is having the Top 12 perform Oscar-nominated songs on Sunday, April 18. This is great promotion for next Sunday, when the show will be preempted so that ABC can show the 2021 Oscars. The two-hour show will air live nationwide and will conclude with Ryan Seacrest revealing the Top 9. On Monday, the 10th season 19 finalist will be selected from a group of also-rans who contended last year and were invited back to try again.

Luke Bryan, who tested positive last week for for Covid-19, has returned. Another of the judges, Lionel Richie, is expected to perform his Oscar-winning tune “Say You, Say Me” from the 1984 film “White Nights.”

The Top 12 hoping to make the cut are: Alyssa Wray, Ava August, Beane, Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Cassie Coleman, Chayce Beckham, Deshawn Goncalves, Grace Kinstler, Hunter Metts, Madison Watkins and Willie Spence.

Below, follow along with all the action in our live blog...

The Top 12 contestants for Season 19 of “American Idol” were revealed on Monday’s episode, following America’s vote and two saves from judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. They will perform again on Sunday, April 18 before three more are eliminated heading into the Top 10. That final slot will be filled by a comeback artist from Season 18, hoping to earn a second shot at the title after Covid-19 upended their chances to perform on the main stage of the ABC reality TV show last year.

Just Sam was crowned the Season 18 champ after the pandemic forced the contestants to perform from home each week. Due to her winning, she was not eligible to return for another shot on the main stage. Thankfully, there was time to plan and put proper safeguards in place before Season 19 started so things look a bit more normal this year. So who has the...

Season 19 of “American Idol” on ABC has finally reached the Top 12 stage of the competition, with viewers getting to vote for their favorites based on the performance of these finalists on the Sunday April 18 episode. We have done some digging and discovered the Oscar-nominated songs to be performed by these would-be winners of season 19. Scroll down to see the names of these tunes and the movies that made them famous. Spoilers ahead.

All 12 of these contestants survived a prolonged process that began with winning over the three judges — Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie — at a regional audition. A whopping 15o plus hopefuls made the trip to Hollywood where they competed both individually and in groups.They were cut down to just 64, who had to sing for survival in the Showstopper round. Only two dozen made the cut and America then decided on the Top 16 and, in turn, on...

Just last week, “American Idol” viewers declared that Grace Kinstler was the contestant most likely to win Season 19. Well, things have changed. Now it’s Willie Spence who has the best odds to claim victory, according to Gold Derby predictions. Willie rose to fame years before “Idol” when he went viral with his impromptu cover of Rihanna‘s “Diamonds.” He smartly chose to perform that song for his “Idol” audition and all three judges — Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan — were stopped in their tracks.

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“I just want my voice to reach the world and just share my gift,” Willie declared at his original audition. The 21-year-old caretaker from Douglas, Ga added that he sees himself “hopefully winning a Grammy one day” if all of his hard work pays off. Do agree with your fellow “Idol” fans...

Twist alert! During the April 12, 2021 episode of “American Idol” Season 19, host Ryan Seacrest sent shockwaves through “Idol” nation when he announced the “biggest shakeup” in the show’s 20-year history. “Since they didn’t get their moment last year [due to the Covid-19 pandemic], we’re inviting 10 finalists back from last season to finally perform on the big stage,” he revealed. “You get to vote one of them into this season’s competition. Great, right?” Umm, that’s to be determined.

Mark your calendars for Monday, April 19, as that’s when the former artists will come out of quarantine to crash ABC’s reality TV show. The winner of the audience vote will join Season 19’s Top 9 singers to create what Seacrest calls the most “unique Top 10 we have ever had.” Scroll through our photos above for a refresher on these 10 “American Idol” comeback contestants.

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Paula Abdul returned to American Idol on Monday, and the world was good again for two fleeting hours. And by good, I mean wonderfully weird.

The living legend, who served as a judge during Idol‘s first nine seasons (2002–2010), returned to the panel to fill in for Luke Bryan, who announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19. This reunited her with host Ryan Seacrest, who led her on a gloriously uncomfortable walk down memory lane.

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“American Idol” fans tuning into the Top 12 reveal on Monday, April 12 got a surprise even before the results were announced. Luke Bryan had to bow out of the first live show of season 19 after testing positive for Covid-19. His replacement – Paula Abdul, one of the original panelists who made “Idol” must-see TV for the better part of a decade. She’ll sit in judgement alongside Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.

While America will decide on 10 of the dozen contestants who will move on, the three judges will pick the final two. The Top 16 hoping to make the cut are: Alanis Sophia, Alyssa Wray, Ava August, Beane, Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Cassandra Coleman, Chayce Beckham, Colin Jamieson, Deshawn Goncalves, Grace Kinstler, Graham DeFranco, Hunter Metts, Madison Watkins, Willie Spence and Wyatt Pike.

Below, follow along with all the action in our live blog recap of Night 13 Season 19 episode of “American Idol.

American Idol's return to the studio with a live audience comes with a major caveat.

Luke Bryan has been forced to pull out of the season's first live show after contracting Covid-19.

“I’m sad to say I won’t be a part of tonight’s first live @americanidol show,” Bryan shared on social media Monday morning.

“I tested positive for Covid but I’m doing well and look forward to being back at it soon.”

The news means that producers have brought in a replacement for tonight's two-hour episode, which features the first episode with a studio audience since Covid-19 shut the show down for the first time last season.

But ABC has a treat for fans in Bryan's absence.

Paula Abdul, an original judge when the series debuted on Fox, will fill the vacant seat temporarily.

Abdul joins Katy Perry and Lionel Richie on the new episode of the series.

Luke Bryan‘s early morning tweet has sent shockwaves through the “American Idol” universe. “I’m sad to say I won’t be a part of tonight’s first live show,” he writes on social media. “I tested positive for Covid but I’m doing well and look forward to being back at it soon.” With Bryan out of commission for the time being, ABC has hired a reality TV alum who’s no stranger to finding talent: Paula Abdul.

Abdul was one of the three original “American Idol” judges, sitting between Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson for eight seasons back when it aired on Fox. She will now reunite with longtime “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest, and she’ll sit alongside regular judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Abdul was most recently seen as a panelist on Fox’s “The Masked Dancer,” where she came into contact with former “Idol” winner Jordin Sparks.

Paula Abdul is returning to the “American Idol” family.

For the first time since the singing competition show was revived on ABC, Abdul will return to guest judge after series host Luke Bryan tested positive for Covid-19. He is currently recovering while in quarantine, ABC announced on Monday morning.

Bryan’s positive diagnosis means he will miss the first live “American Idol” broadcast of the season.

“I’m sad to say I won’t be a part of tonight’s first live ‘American Idol’ show. I tested positive for Covid but I’m doing well and look forward to being back at it soon,” Bryan tweeted.

I’m sad to say I won’t be a part of tonight’s first live @AmericanIdol show. I tested positive for Covid but I’m doing well and look forward to being back at it soon.

— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) April 12, 2021

Abdul will join...

With viewers’ votes finally in play, Sunday’s episode of American Idol marked the end of the road for eight singers, leaving us with the Top 16 of Season 19.

Let’s start with the results. The following 16 singers are going through to the next round: Alanis Sophia, Alyssa Wray, Ava August, Beane, Caleb Kennedy, Casey Bishop, Cassandra Coleman, Chayce Beckham, Colin Jamieson, Deshawn Goncalves, Grace Kinstler, Graham DeFranco, Hunter Metts, Madison Watkins, Willie Spence and Wyatt Pike.

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“American Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie watched along with viewers at home as the Top 24 contestants were cut down to the Top 16 on the ABC singing competition. Who did America choose and who was eliminated? And what did the sweet 16 artists perform live after receiving the exciting news they had advanced to the next round?

On April 11 the Top 16 hopefuls perform once again for America’s vote. The results will be revealed on April 12 as the Top 16 are winnowed down to 12.

Below, follow along with all the action in our live blog recap of Night 12 Season 19 episode of “American Idol.”

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8:00 p.m. — America voted and tonight 24 become 16. Will your favorite make the cut? We’re about to find out! A masked live audience is in the building as eight singers reach the end of their journey...

Gold Derby’s “American Idol” predictions center has been open for less than a week, but we already have ourselves a front-runner to win Season 19: Grace Kinstler. This 20-year-old college student from Lakewood, Il went viral with her original audition of “Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin, earning more YouTube views than anyone not named Claudia Conway.

Grace easily scored a Golden Ticket to Hollywood, where she’s been a fan-fave ever since. According to our odds, Willie Spence is currently in second place to win, while Chayce Beckham comes in third. Do you agree with your fellow “Idol” fans that Grace is the one to beat? Make your own predictions and then sound off down in the comments section.

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During Hollywood Week, Grace took on “10 Seconds” for the genre challenge, “Grenade” as her duet with Alyssa Wray and “Father” as her showstopper.

Season 19 of “American Idol” has finally entered the voting stage, which is where the power shifts from judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie to viewers at home. Based on America’s votes, the Top 24 will be pared down to the Top 16 on Sunday, April 11, which means we’re getting even closer to finding out who will join the winners list that includes superstars like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Laine Hardy. Who do You think it will be? Hurry and make your predictions in Gold Derby’s predictions center. It’s fun and easy — start right now!

Each week the eligible user with the highest prediction accuracy will win a $100 Amazon gift card, eternal bragging rights and a spot on our “American Idol” leaderboard. (See our contest rules.) It’s free to register for an account via email, Facebook, Google or Twitter, so what are you waiting for?...

“American Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie winnowed the 64 season 19 contestants competing in the Showstoppers round of the competition down to just 24 at the end of the shows that aired March 28 and March 29.

These two dozen contenders were divided into equal sized groups who will be seen performing both solo and with celebrity partners on pre-taped shows that air on April 4 and April 5. Each night, the top eight vote-getters will move on to the Top 16 while the bottom four will be eliminated.

Below, follow along with all the action in our live blog recap of Night 10 Season 19 episode of “American Idol.”

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8:00 p.m.— 12 of the Top 24 will perform twice tonight — one solo performance and one celebrity duet. After America’s vote only eight will move on from this group, along with eight more from tomorrow night’s...

Ryan Seacrest welcomed viewers back to the American Idol studio on Sunday, as 12 of the season’s Top 24 finally got to compete for our votes — and in front of a “living, breathing” audience of (masked, socially distanced) fans, no less.

Before we break down each of Sunday’s performances, here’s how the voting works: Following Sunday’s broadcast, you can vote for your favorites — 10 times per contestant, per voting method.

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Sixty-four singers remained atop American Idol‘s Showtopper round on Sunday, but only 10 were fortunate enough to be sent through to the Top 24 by the end of the night.

So let’s break down which singers are still in the game, and which have reached the end of their Idol journeys. (Spoiler alert: We did not agree with all of the judges’ decisions this week.)

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History will be made on “American Idol” this season with a new Showstopper round added to Hollywood Week. On Night 8 of season 19, which airs March 28, judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie will decided which of the 64 remaining contestants will get to sing for America’s vote.

After the two nights of Showstoppers, only two dozen artists will make the cut. This top tier of performers will then fight it out for the chance to be on the live shows, which begin in early April. At that point, you will be able to predict the outcome of each episode in our predictions center.

Below, follow along with all the action in our live blog of the Night 8 Season 19 episode of “American Idol.”

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For the second week in a row, American Idol found Lionel Richie overcome with emotion thanks to a song from Dreamgirls. (Take note, future contestants!)

Sunday’s fourth round of Season 19 auditions ended with the arrival of 18-year-old Alyssa Wray, who commanded the judges’ attention before she even sang a note of “I Am Changing.” Watch:

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